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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1964
Page
4
A brief editorial note reflects on Samuel Johnson's line praising praise like gold and diamonds for valuing its scarcity, suggesting limited supply heightens worth and influence in discourse and culture.
Rt Rev Monsignor Aime Giguere marks 50 years in the Roman Catholic priesthood as pastor of St. Andre’s church Biddeford. Clergy and laypeople honor him in religious and civil ceremonies, praising his guidance, counsel, and enduring influence on his parishioners over a half century.
Statistical trends help gauge future probabilities but cannot guarantee continuation. The Census Bureau’s century‑spanning nose counts and projections show reasonable accuracy when trends hold, yet a sudden shift in birth or death rates can render forecasts obsolete. The 1949–1955 miscall illustrates how changing trends outpace models.
Auto makers have begun producing 1965 models though they will not appear in showrooms for weeks. Detroit faces a potential strike as the UAW contract nears expiration in a few weeks. If a shutdown occurs, plants are already geared for next year’s designs, with emphasis on comfort, appeal, and safety amid record industry prosperity and questions about sustaining the boom.
The piece argues the need for firm resolve in defending peace and opposing Soviet-led advances. It cites Cuba, Berlin, and Viet Nam to claim prestige hinges on decisive action, warning that pacific defenses may invite challenge unless fighting resumes when reds restart.
Washington correspondent recounts a Special Forces outpost on the Mekong River in South Vietnam. He describes bait patrol tactics, limited manpower, and Viet Cong mortar risk from Cambodia. The piece contrasts unseen danger with the sense of proximity to enemy fire.
RELMAN MORIN reports on Hal Boyle's reflections from a vacation column about political polling. He recalls varied reactions to interviews and door-to-door questioning across cities like Springfield Passaic Dallas and Detroit illustrating privacy concerns and mixed trust in candidates amid the 1950s election atmosphere.
AP indicates business leaders largely ignore campaign drama as economic upswing continues. Despite growing government involvement and party splits, business confidence remains steady with plans for expansion intact. Enduring market resilience seen despite potential election surprises.
Hollywood social observer Ruth Millett argues that if the Picturephone becomes standard, households will need mirrors and cosmetics by the phone and people must appear animated. Privacy would shrink as calls reveal daily routines and delays before speaking, reshaping family life and etiquette.
Security For You And Veterans Guide explores cancer progress from 1900 to the present, noting rising cure rates, the impact of early detection, Pap tests, and the promise of a general cancer test. It highlights the roles of surgery and radiation, and the need to understand cancer’s nature for future breakthroughs.
The article notes business executives predict good times ahead as the economy overcomes political rhetoric. It highlights plans for increased spending on new plants and improvements this spring and summer.
Daily crossword clues list projecting roof edges waste silk fibers longing Gael biblical lion from prefix sun god. Daily cryptoquote presents a substitution cipher quote from Longfellow and a past quote about belief in God. Also mentions Ring Deasures Syndicate Inc. and a credited author LICHTENBERG 14.
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